Scientists Have Learned That the Kuna, a Tribe of Indigenous

question 13

Multiple Choice

Scientists have learned that the Kuna, a tribe of indigenous South Americans, have almost no incidence of hypertension most likely because the Kuna people ____.

• A)possess an allele unique to their tribe
• B)consume a large amount of cocoa
• C)have developed sophisticated medicines
• D)exercise unusually often
• E)have remarkably narrow blood vessels

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Definitions:

Rite of Passage

A ceremonial event marking an important stage in a person's life, such as birth, puberty, marriage, or death, often signifying a transition from one social status to another.

Cow Worship

The practice of venerating cows as sacred animals, particularly in Hindu culture, where cows are respected and honored.

Rural India

Areas in India that are characterized by lower population density, agricultural-based economy, and lesser access to healthcare, education, and technology compared to urban areas.

Globalization

The mechanism by which business enterprises or similar bodies start to exert influence on a global level or commence activities internationally.